Project Officer – Health Project

Save the Children, the World’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives in over 50 countries through emergency relief and long-term development. 

Save the Children in Vietnam (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.  The current programs focus on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; Education; Child protection; Child Poverty, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.

Vacancy: Project Officer – Health Project
Based in Hanoi

We are looking for a qualified Vietnamese national for the position of Project Officer. The successful candidate will base in Hanoi, with regular travel to field locations - at least 20% of time and probable short term deployment to the field for emergency tasks. Competitive remuneration package and opportunity for learning and development will be offered for this position.

Main Responsibilities: responsible for supporting Project Coordinator in management of the project’s   component which is being implemented by MoH to ensure the effective implementation and high impact of the HHCC project.

Key Competencies 

Essential

• Medical Doctor’s degree in Public Health.
• Good working knowledge in English in both speaking and writing skills.
• Experience in financial procedures and accounting.
• Knowledge of progressive health and medical approaches for public health
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in project management in related field.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment. Work independently, focused on maintaining high quality work.
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks within a project environment to tight timeframes and under pressure.
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization of NGOs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Ideally, experience in Health project management with NGOs.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Be both self-confident and humble.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: 4th Floor, Machinco Building, No. 444 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Tay Ho District Hanoi or by Email: [email protected]

The SC’s application form and full job description are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy

The closing date for application is 5 pm 20th December, 2015. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and application dossiers cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.